A man in his 20s who was arrested after a collision involving a number of police cars on the A1 near Derwent Haugh on Wednesday, April 9, has been charged. In relation to the incident, he has been charged with dangerous driving, two counts of fail to stop a motorContinue Reading

Government’s Help to Save scheme now open to 550,000 more people to help with cost of living · Those saving £50 a month can expect £25 Government top-up, putting more money in people’s pockets · Part of Government’s mission to grow the economy and deliver on our Plan for ChangeContinue Reading

Officers investigating a report of the theft of two limited edition watches worth more than £4,000 have released images of a man they’d like to trace. On Monday, February 17, police received a report of theft at a premises in The Bridges shopping centre, Sunderland. It was reported that, shortlyContinue Reading

A pioneering approach to breaking the destructive cycle of children caught up in, or at risk of, crime that is being trialled in Middlesbrough should be adopted across the UK according to an influential national report. Over the last nine months Middlesbrough Council has partnered with national charity SHiFT toContinue Reading

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust’s Charity has teamed up with Northumberland Wildlife Trust to connect with nature and wildlife. The organisations will be running two events during Mental Health Awareness Week (12 – 18 May) offering people the opportunity to immerse themselvesContinue Reading

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man sadly died following a collision in Newcastle. At 9pm on Sunday (April 13), police received a report via the ambulance service of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Kingfisher Boulevard at the junction with Goldcrest Way, inContinue Reading

Officers have released images of a person they would like to trace as they investigate a burglary in Newcastle city centre. Between 1.45am and 1.50am on Sunday, February 23, it was reported that offenders had gained access to The Dubliner on Close, near to the Quayside. They have forced entryContinue Reading

As Easter approaches, thousands of families will benefit from early payments for Child Benefit and Universal Credit, among other benefits. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to your payment dates. Key Points: With Easter on the horizon, many are gearing up for Easter eggs, extended breaks,Continue Reading

NatWest has issued an urgent call to action for customers to secure a £150 bonus payment by switching to the bank’s Reward account. Currently, NatWest is offering the £150 reward when customers switch their current account from a non-NatWest provider to a NatWest Reward account using the Current Account SwitchContinue Reading

When selecting a GP practice, the quality of care is crucial. Thankfully, Darlington is home to several well-rated surgeries offering top-notch services to its residents. Using information provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), here are the compiled list of the top 10 GP surgeries in the area. While mostContinue Reading